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| Clutch 22 | Fashion & Shopping Insider |
| Clutch22 allows you to have your money and wear it too by uncovering the latest fashion trends along with stellar tips and tricks for online shopping. The site also features a shopping codes page revealing â€clutch†insider shopping deals for top contemporary retailers like Revolve Clothing, Shopbop, and Bloomingdales to name a few. |
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| Best Workout Pants ever: So Low |
| 2008-05-14 09:15:25 |
Whether working out at the gym, going for a jog or lounging on the couch, I absolutely live by So Low’s jersey foldover pant! Trying them on for the first time felt like Goldilocks tasting the perfect porridge…not too thick, not too thin, soft, cozy, flattering…just right!
I’ve been wearing them for almost four years and have yet to find a worthy contender. [...]...
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| Save 25% @ Lisa Kline via Lucky Breaks |
| 2008-05-13 09:24:42 |
I love getting emails from Natalie at Lisa Kline informing me of specials and promo’s because it makes for easy posting. Thanks Natalie!
Featured in the June issue of Lucky Magazine (via Lucky Breaks), Lisa Kline is offering 25% off all regular priced items with code LUCKY through June 30.
Lisa Kline also recently added a men’s [...]...
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| Cropped Denim Hunt |
| 2008-05-09 21:56:54 |
This is for my poor friend Lindsay who got in a terrible car accident last Sunday. Thank goodness she’s going to be okay. As for her favorite pair of denim capris…the docs had to cut them off of her in the ER (I don’t even think she would have allowed McDreamy near them with scissors). Hence, I’ve taken [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Show Off the Shoes! |
| 2008-05-08 23:45:03 |
I’ve been obsessively scouting a certain pair of ankle jeans (posting on them soon) to compliment my off beat shoe collection, but also love the look of rolled-up, straight-leg jeans.
It’s amazing how the right shoes can add flavor to a somewhat vanilla outfit.
Wearing:
Top: Target
Jeans: People’s Liberation
Platforms: Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace: Forever 21
Bracelet: Express...
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| InStyle Deals & Steals: May 2008 |
| 2008-05-06 09:17:03 |
Most of you probably know I won’t buy anything online without a discount shopping code which is why I LOVE how magazines offer stellar monthly deals & steals.
Here’s a round up of the best deals from InStyle Magazine’s May issue:
For your summer wardrobe…
20% off Intuition
Code: INSTYLE 08
Expires: 5/31/08
20% off at Willow St.
Code: INSTYLE 08
Expires: 5/31/08
If you feel like [...]...
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| Bloomies Gift Card Promo: 5/5 - 5/6 |
| 2008-05-05 11:42:34 |
Bloomingdale’s just launched a promo for today and tomorrow where you’ll receive a $100 gift card on online order $250-$499, and a $200 card on purchases over $500. Instructions on how to redeem your gift card will be sent via email by May 16.
They are also giving free shipping on orders of $150 or more [...]...
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| Wardrobe Reinvention: Unconventional Layers |
| 2008-05-03 12:53:05 |
In case you have a tendancy to get bored with your wardrobe like me, it’s always fun to play with layers that don’t necessarily make sense to see what you can come up with.
Here’s my latest wardrobe reivention:
Wearing:
Blouse: Urban
Dress: AA
Skirt: Topshop
Belt: Limited
Heels: Aldo
And here’s some polyvore fun in case you want to try this look:...
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| Clutch Look: Play Day in the Sun |
| 2008-05-02 09:42:21 |
Lately, I swear my best source for outfit inspirations has been my childhood photo albums…knee highs, full skirts, neon colors and now one-pieces? I’m pretty sure I lived in playsuits everyday from age five to seven.
I bought this playsuit a couple of weeks ago and am waiting for Seattle to get a little sunnier before I take it out [...]...
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| Playsuits: Not Just For Kiddies |
| 2008-05-01 10:17:18 |
Anyone else notice an abundance of playsuits, jumpsuits and rompers popping up everywhere?!
The trend has been trying to come back for awhile now, but it looks like it’s finally setting in as we continue to embrace fashion from the 90’s.
Celebrities seem to be picking up on it…
Fashion-spirers:
Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen (Ashey’s pic, on left, is from 2005!)
Sienna [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Neutral School Girl |
| 2008-04-30 17:16:30 |
Today’s outfit was lacking color, so leave it to me to add a bright teal ribbon.
Wearing:
Deep v tee: AA
Tie waist skirt: Limited
Toeless trouser socks: Nordi’s
Platforms: Aldo
Bag: Forever21
Bracelet: Express...
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| DIY Burberry Studded Sandals |
| 2008-04-29 09:36:29 |
So I’ve been tracking JuliAM of Over the Undies since she set out a month ago to create her own version of “Burberry badass-ness” inspired by the studded platforms pictured below. Though the Burberry’s were love at first site for me also, I wasn’t feeling near as ambitious as JuliAM, so I decided to watch from [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Dress Under Skirt |
| 2008-04-28 10:05:56 |
I wore this outfit last week to a fundraising luncheon for Washington Women In Need, a charity in Bellevue that provides low income women with life-changing grants (for school, medical, dental and counseling). Since I normally dress a little quirky (especially for Seattle), I thought it’d be best to tone it down and dress like [...]...
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| Tagged! |
| 2008-04-25 13:44:14 |
Tagged by JuliAM of Over the Undies…
Here are six of my ‘quirks’
First and foremost, my boyfriend’s name is Jordan (my name is Jordana)…some of our friends actually address us as Jordan/a.
I eat frozen macaroni dinners at least three times per week, but here’s the quirk - I cook it first, put it in the [...]...
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| $30 off @ Express |
| 2008-04-25 11:50:13 |
Now’s a good time to add some skirts to your spring and summer wardrobe. Express is offering $30 off $75 or $15 off $30 purchases through this Sunday, April 27.
**Special thanks to my colleague, Matt for sending me this!...
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| Clutch Look: Sheer 90’s Pop |
| 2008-04-23 14:14:28 |
Along with neon colors as mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been channeling other trends from the 80’s and 90’s like cuffed jeans and sheer fabrics. Conveniently, the look below includes all three.
Wearing:
Sheer tee: AA, $26
Deep V tee with neon pink feathers: Urban, $26
Jeans: People’s Liberation (Tanya straight leg), $180
T-strap platforms: Aldo, $100...
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| Fluor-essence |
| 2008-04-23 09:43:22 |
Expect to see lots of neon colors this spring and summer whether nail polish, tops, legwear or accessories. I’ve picked up a few pieces over the past month, so watch for hints of highlighter colors in upcoming outfit posts.
For inspiration:
I had to throw in a Saved By The Bell reference given its heavy influence on my childhood [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Layered Legwear |
| 2008-04-22 10:06:44 |
I know my legwear may seem a little dark for spring…in most places that is. Last weekend we had snow in Seattle and the weekend before it was 70 degrees…The only positive thing about freakishly inconsistent weather is being able to roll over your favorite things from your winter wardrobe into your spring looks.
Wearing:
Floral striped [...]...
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| Indulgences… |
| 2008-04-21 11:15:51 |
There’s nothing like a little retail therapy to take the stress off. My boyfriend is convinced I have a “shopping problem”. He really likes the show Intervention, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he was planning one of his own.
This is what I call a “clutch 22″ (playful use of catch 22 which inspired the [...]...
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| Bloomies Code |
| 2008-04-21 11:03:25 |
Deets:
Take $50.00 off online purchase of $250.00 up to $499.99; take $100.00 off online purchase of $500.00 or more. Offer is valid from Monday, April 21, 2008 through Wednesday, April 23, 2008, online only. Offer valid on Bloomingdales.com only. Discount automatically taken at checkout. Delivery charges and applicable taxes are additional. Not valid in conjunction [...]...
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| Lazy Weekend Wear |
| 2008-04-19 18:03:45 |
I’ve been a little under the weather, so I apologize for the lack of colorful posts this week. I suppose this is a perfect time to write about my idea of lazy weekend attire. Bare in mind I live in Seattle where jeans are weather appropriate every day of the year…
Jeans, cons, oversized hoodies and [...]...
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| Urban Fashion Vocab: Which do you like? |
| 2008-04-15 15:05:55 |
Sometimes when I can’t find the right word, I make up my own. According to my mom, I’ve done it since I was a kid. Though thinking back, I believe it was her that agged me on, for she was the one who taught me boys’ private parts were called ”pee pee ding dings”…no joke - my friends still make fun of me [...]...
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| Shopbop Tax Break Promo! |
| 2008-04-14 22:45:44 |
Shopbop hardly ever has significant promotion codes for non-sale items, but it looks like they want to give you a reason to celebrate tax day by treating yourself with a purchase from their store!
Enter code taxbreak08 through Thursday, April 17th to save…
$25 off $150 +
$50 off $250 +
$100 off $500 +
$150 off $750 +
Perfect timing considering tomorrow [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Golden Locks Tweaked with Teal |
| 2008-04-14 11:40:15 |
I’ve always loved experimenting with my hair, but my fine/fragile strands can’t withstand constant color switches.
After deciding my look needed a little more edge, I thought it might be fun to add a few teal asymmetrical highlights (one of my fav colors this season). Along with the teal peak-a-boos, I got a full foil to freshen up my blonde [...]...
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| DYI Fashion Sites (from Trend Central) |
| 2008-04-11 11:36:19 |
Though I already posted some of my favorite reads for the week, this article from TrendCentral on DIY fashion websites deserves it’s own write up. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend subscribing to their newsletter.
From the article:
“For those in search of the perfect dress, StyleShake and Studio 28 Couture give users the option to choose a variety [...]...
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| Linkage! |
| 2008-04-11 10:04:28 |
Here are a few of this week’s worthy reads from the fashion blogosphere:
4/5: An asos world of sandals - Fashion You
4/6: Reverse the french manicure - Nylon Blogs
4/9: Update! More dish on Whitney Port’s Eve & A collection - FabSugar
4/10: A crucial date for your wallet (Topshop’s coming to NYC!) - Fashion Week Daily
Email your favorite [...]...
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| Lisa Kline Loves The Hills |
| 2008-04-11 08:59:33 |
Lisa Kline and her crew LOVE The Hills! The celeb frequented boutiques spread across L.A.’s hottest shopping districts carry many of styles seen on the show’s leading ladies! Use code jessicastyle for 15% off your purchase (not valid on sale merchandse).
Not sure how I feel about Heidi’s jeans, but I’m a huge fan of LnA tees. The discount [...]...
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| Saks 3-Day Sale! |
| 2008-04-10 12:18:02 |
Saks Fifth Avenue just launched 3-day promotion ending Sunday, April 12.
Check out their offer for shoes and handbags! If spend $1000 on 2 handbags, you’ll get a $400 gift card. Likewise, if you spend $400 on two pairs of shoes, you’ll get a $150 gift card.
Here’s a preview of some of my favorites from their site [...]...
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| Style Envy: Rachel Bilson |
| 2008-04-10 09:27:33 |
As a huge fan of Rachel Bilson’s style, I had to repost this look from Who Wore What where Rachel is out on a stroll with her bff/dog, Thurman Murman. She looks absolutely stunning, and her pup is pretty cute too…talk about fashion-spiring!
After picking my jaw up off the floor, I did some hunting to give you [...]...
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| Five Reasons to Steal Your Boyfriend’s Shirt |
| 2008-04-09 09:51:28 |
1. It makes a great PJ top
2. Be a sweetie and have it dry-cleaned for him
3. If you must face the walk of shame, strut with style
4. Wear it around town like Jessica Simpson and MKO
5. Take it shopping to surprise him with a matching tie or set of cuff links
Above: Cuff links-Burberry, Tie-Macys.com
Photo sources: People, Celebrity Style [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Wardrobe Regeneration |
| 2008-04-08 23:11:34 |
If you saw my post on belted, open cardi’s last week (my no fail look), you’ll notice a familiarity in this outfit.
Aside from the belt, all these pieces have been burried in my closet for at least a year. That’s the beautiful thing about accessories. They allow us to manipulate past season must-haves into fresh new [...]...
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| Clutch Pics: Confessions of a Shopaholic |
| 2008-04-08 09:35:12 |
We’re anxiously counting down the Sex and the City movie to premiere in theatres on May 30, but once it’s over, we’ll have Confessions of a Shopaholic to obsess over until next February (yeah, I know…wish we didn’t have to wait so long).
Sophie Kinsella’s hit novel turned flick stars the adorable Isla Fischer (known for her role in Wedding [...]...
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| Clutch Find: Spanish Moss Vintage eBay Store |
| 2008-04-07 18:21:52 |
Looking for some stellar one of a kind vintage pieces that don’t reak of moth balls? Spanish Moss Vintage has the perfect charm and I’m officially hooked!
Check out some of their current items up for bid (I might go for the little red number on the bottom right)!...
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| Clutch Style: Color Block the Rain |
| 2008-04-07 09:34:03 |
Although I live in Seattle where the weather is black and gray, it doesn’t mean I have to match the storm clouds. If you haven’t already, it’s time to channel your inner Rainbow Brite and add vibrant hues to your spring wardrobe.
Highlighted by People Style Watch as a hot trend for spring and summer, one way to add bold [...]...
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| Shop by Celeb @ Singer22.com |
| 2008-04-04 21:47:18 |
Singer 22 is always the first place I look whenever trying to track down an item seen on some of my favorite style icons like Kate Moss’s J Brand Lovestory jeans, Mary Kate Olsen’s Kova & T latex leggings, or the ever popular Deep V tee by LnA as seen on just about everyone.
To make [...]...
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| Dust Off Your Wardrobe: Belted Cardigans |
| 2008-04-03 09:25:40 |
It’s so easy to get bored with your wardrobe and find yourself thinking, “I have NO clothes!” Since we’re always looking for an excuse to go shopping, it’s no wonder it seems to be the easiest solution to the “no clothes” problem. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE shopping, but I’ve been trying to hold back and force [...]...
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| Clutch 22 in New York Metro! |
| 2008-04-02 13:07:35 |
Wow, what an exciting morning I’m having. I would have been blissed by the pure fact I drug myself out of bed early enough to hit the gym for a quick workout, but come to find I’ve been featured in New York Metro…can this day get any better?
Tina Chadha included Clutch22.com in her “Blogarithms: A look at [...]...
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| How to Wear Latex Leggings |
| 2008-04-01 19:45:45 |
In case you haven’t noticed, I LOVE my latex leggings (see my Latex Legs post from last month). Though I’m definitely not the only one, I thought it might be fun to show more ways to wear them. Feel free to chime in with how you would do it!
When wearing them as a pant, you have to [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Kate Moss Topshop Dress! |
| 2008-03-31 09:24:50 |
A perfect cap to a long week was the arrival of a familiar polka dotted package on Friday afternoon. It was my Kate Moss Topshop dress!
Both anxious and weary while preparing to slip it on in case it didn’t fit right, all nerves vanished as soon as I zipped it up.
To get the full ditsy effect, I paired it [...]...
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| Last Call: March Shopping Codes |
| 2008-03-31 00:20:39 |
There’s only one day left to take advantage of March shopping codes!
American Apparel:
Save 15% on your purchase
Code: teenvogue08
Expires: 3/31/08
Stock up on deep v tees (they come in 3 packs!) and other basics. If you’re feeling the courage, try a pair of black latex leggings (they might lose their edge as they become more and more mainstream, [...]...
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| Clutch Look: Mix & Clash |
| 2008-03-28 01:55:42 |
After putting together this outfit, it became even more apparent that my style’s subconscience always craves quirky imperfections. Here are a bunch of random pieces that don’t necessarily match, but the ensemble works as a whole. That’s why mixing and “clashing” is so much fun…it doesn’t have to make sense as long as it’s done in good taste.
Speaking of quirky, [...]...
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